Walker's stellar shooting leads Cal to Contra Costa title

Walker scored a career-high 27 points as the No. 16 Golden Bears
captured their third straight tournament title with an 81-62
victory over Arkansas State.

The tournament MVP, Walker shot 10-of-13 from the field, grabbed
eight rebounds and collected four steals.

Alexis Gray-Lawson had 17 points and Keanna Levy added 12 for
California (6-1), which shot 55 percent (17-of-31) in the first
half to take a 45-34 lead at the half. The Bears led by double
digits from thereon out.

California had a definite advantage inside, finishing with a
44-16 margin in points in the paint and 41-28 edge in
rebounding.

Rudy Sims scored 19 points and leading scorer Adrianna Davie
managed 14 before fouling out for the Lady Indians (5-4), who
shot 31 percent (8-of-26) after the break.